Thanks to Tom over at the American Preppers Network (APN), we have this article today: The “Pine Tree” can quite arguably be considered the Survivalists (and Preppers) number one friend in the forest. Not only can every part of this highly versatile king of the woods be used, but those uses can range anywhere from […]
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Survive2Thrive Organic Food Storage
It’s been a long-time coming, and I am very happy to present our newest product: Survive2Thrive Organic Food Storage. This product is the only one of its kind available in the marketplace and it makes no compromises on quality, price, or quantity. Here are the main points that we love about the product: Certified USDA […]
A Victory of Non-Fluoride Proportions
Almost seven-hundred thousand Floridians, residents of Pinellas County to be exact, no longer have to be concerned about fluoride being added to the public water supply. Who is responsible for this feat? Norm Roche. The fact is that Pinellas county began adding fluoride to the public water supply almost eight years ago and a vote […]
Featured Post: “The Truth About Expiration Dates” by Dr. Bones of Doom & Bloom
The following post is from our friends Dr. Bones and Nurse Amy over at DoomandBloom.net. They always have great medical advice for Post-Apocalyptic Preps…or even before then! “I get a lot of questions about expiration dates on medications and whether medications should be thrown out once they hit that date. Those of us in the […]
Dehydration: Signs & Symptoms
In my experience, dehydration is one of the most easily preventable injuries. Unfortunately, most people only associate dehydration with extremely hot temperatures and low-humidity. Cold temperatures, varying altitudes, and humidity levels are also important environmental factors which should be factored when planning to prevent dehydration. It cannot be understated that dehydration will eventually lead to […]
Guest Post: How to Field-Strip & Reassemble a Sport Berkey Water Bottle
Ever wondered how to fully take apart your Sport Berkey and how to safely reassemble it for more use? Well, here’s a video that’ll help you do it. -The Berkey Guy
TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids
I have been ecstatic about our newest addition to our preparedness products line…TATTLER Reusable Canning Lids! These lids are great! At the last Self-Reliance Expo in Denver, we had SO MANY men and women purchase and inform us of how pleased they have been with the product. Many long-time canners expressed their interest in trying […]
Denver’s Self-Reliance Expo 2011
This last weekend we attended the National Self-Reliance Organization’s Semi-annual Expo in Denver, Colorado. It was held at the National Western Complex and accommodated thousands of interested attendees, from near and far. We spoke with dozens of individuals and families who traveled from all over the United States and Canada in order to attend. One […]
Guest Post: “Sootch00: Get Home Bag”
You’ve heard of BOBs and such, but the idea of a “get home bag” is simple and smart. Sootch00’s newest video was a great review of what he calls the “Get Home Bag.” -The Berkey Guy
NRDC Recognizes Threat Posed by Hydro-Fracking
Where do you stand on the whole hydrofracking issue? THIS ARTICLE makes an attractive appeal which promises job creation and a nice bottom-line to New York’s potential revenue streams. Although I don’t necessarily agree with the idea of global warming, the National Resources Defense Council’s (NDRC) review of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s […]
